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Maintenance Operative

To action maintenance works to the Charity’s properties and modify properties where necessary to meet the requirements of disabled and/or visually impaired tenants.

In the absence of the regular drivers, to operate the mini bus for transporting JBD/CHT tenants to and from their homes.

Main duties and responsibilities

Working as part of the maintenance team to respond to all basic maintenance and repair issues in the buildings as highlighted by the Maintenance Team Administrator in accordance with the obligations set out in the tenancy agreements and in the Tenant Handbook.

Ensure that works are performed in accordance with agreed timescales, financial regulations, current legislation and budgets.

To attend MIDAS training as required.

To maintain a clean UK driving licence suitable for the Charity’s vehicles

Ability to reinstate void flats between tenancies and implement remedial works to kitchens and bathrooms

Ability to work on own initiative both alone and as a member of a team

Full, clean driving licence

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Flexible and innovative approach

Commitment to providing the highest quality service

Willing and able to travel within JBD buildings & suppliers as necessary

On-site safety awareness and a knowledge of relevant current legislation

General duties

Unblocking drains, sinks, toilets etc

Sweeping/jetting pathways, bin yards and patios

Replacing communal light bulbs

Exterior painting – fencing, furniture, sheds, metal work etc

Moving heavy items – as required by building, House Managers or Head Office

Collection , transportation and delivery of items

Clearing debris and rubbish

Cleaning and clearing accessible flat roofs and guttering

Water gardens and plants as necessary

Replace door handles, toilet seats, shower hoses and heads etc

Remove unwanted furniture

Replace plugs and fuses

Turn off stopcocks

Investigating and stopping minor leaks

Clean carpets as required

Carry our minor decorations as required

To attend departmental and other relevant meetings, as requested, whether inside or outside of the Charity’s properties.

To undergo appropriate training as available and as determined in conjunction with the Director of Property & Development.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

Any other duties as reasonably required.

Health and Safety

To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down under health and safety legislation and the Charity’s Health and Safety Policy across all the Charity’s buildings.

Implementing any recommendations that are made as a result of health and safety inspections and risk assessments.

To attend regular fire drills and other training as required.

To make the Property Maintenance Team Leader aware of any defects in the building, plant, or equipment.

To ensure that any incidents or accidents to staff, tenants or visitors that occur at all JBD/CHT housing schemes are reported in accordance with correct procedures.

Other

To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Property Maintenance Team Leader or other designated Senior Staff.

To liaise with House Managers as required.

This job description is subject to alteration in response to changes in legislation or the organisations own operational procedures.

This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DRB check.

Your own transport is required as you will need to travel between our buildings.

Key Skills and Qualities

The Applicant must:

Be an experienced multi-skilled operative with a bias towards plumbing

Have worked in a housing/residential environment

Be self-motivated, proactive and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Be able to utilise the departmental whatsapp group & email as a means of communication and to respond to communication in a clear and timely manner

Be able to communicate and work with tenants with physical disabilities or vision impairment.

Be conscientious and punctual and responsible

Be able to demonstrate good DIY skills

Be teachable/willing to take instruction

Be proactive/Can do attitude

Be neat, tidy & well organised

Have own commercial vehicle

Be flexible and adaptable

Have excellent interpersonal skills

Be willing and able to comply with the Charity’s policies & procedures

Be empathetic towards the mission and objectives of Jewish Blind & Disabled

General Information

Jewish Blind & Disabled is the only Jewish charity providing mobility apartments for people of all ages with physical disabilities or impaired vision. Our tenants range from their early 20’s, and encompass a wide spectrum of disabilities. Whatever their individual circumstances the life of each tenant is transformed by being enabled to live independently with the safety net of knowing that support is always on hand 24/seven if required.

Hours of work

Monday-Thursday 8:30 -5:00,

Friday 8:30-4:00.

Salary

£26K pa dependent on skills and experience plus £100 per week on call.